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Help is desperately needed in Hawaii after devastating, fast-moving wildfires burned out of control across the Big Island and Maui.
Strong winds associated with Hurricane Dora fanned the flames, knocking out local communication and destroying hundreds of homes and historic buildings, including the popular Maui tourist destination Lahaina town.
Maui hospitals have been overwhelmed with patients suffering burns and smoke inhalation. Thousands have evacuated or been displaced and dozens have been killed. Search and rescue efforts are still ongoing, but local officials warn that the death toll could rise as more information becomes available.
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If you need help locating a missing person due to the wildfires, the American Red Cross recommends the following:
- Please call 1-800 RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) and select Option 4. Follow the voice prompts for “Hawaii Wildfires.”
- Provide as much detail as possible to assist in potentially locating your missing loved one.
- Please note call volume is high and callers may experience longer than normal wait times.
If you are in the disaster area, you can let others know you are OK by making yourself “I’m safe” in the Red Cross Emergency app.
